Mahalo – Thank You
Slippahs – Sandals/ Flipflops
Poke – (poh-kay) fresh tuna usually served with rice, scallions and a sauce
Ono – delicious. [also a type of fish]
Vog – a volcanic smog you may notice in Maui and on Big Island. This may cause allergies.
Haole – (howl-y) A foreigner not from the island
Kama’aina – Local resident
Howzit – How are you?
Honu – Turtle
Ohana – Family
Malasada – Portuguese donut
Keiki – Children
Lanai – Patio or balcony
Pau Hana – After work or can be known as Happy Hour
Wahine + Kane = Women + Men
Mana – Power
Shaka – the best hand sign humans make. Sign of aloha spirit. Give it to anyone while driving
